NHA Phlebotomy Exam Questions and
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What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? ✔✔Median Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the ✔✔Lancet size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect ✔✔8-10 mL
per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a ✔✔Peripheral Blood Smear
What tests require fasting ✔✔Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin & mineral problems
and pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should ✔✔introduce yourself and explain procedure
What two factors that determine weather a child should have capillary collection by heel or
stick? ✔✔Age & developmental factors
,What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood specimen? ✔✔Lumbar tap
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture? ✔✔70% isopropyl
alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen? ✔✔Going Distal
If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes out PT should ✔✔Release
tourniquet
If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should ✔✔Position in supine
OSHA guidelines are standards for ✔✔Reduction of risks and injuries to employee
The lavender evacuated tube contains ✔✔EDTA
, Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting what test ✔✔Ova and
parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult veins ✔✔A light blue
tube is best
According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples should be collected first
✔✔Cultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety data sheet) ✔✔The
composition of compounds
In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of law what must be done
✔✔PT must document the process of cleansing the site with chlohexadine prep
What is needed for proper out patient ID ✔✔Name and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation ✔✔Precaution gown and gloves must be worn
Answers 100% Pass
What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? ✔✔Median Cubital
Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the ✔✔Lancet size
When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect ✔✔8-10 mL
per bottle
Feather edge reflects the correct results for a ✔✔Peripheral Blood Smear
What tests require fasting ✔✔Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin & mineral problems
and pregnancy
When entering a patients room you should ✔✔introduce yourself and explain procedure
What two factors that determine weather a child should have capillary collection by heel or
stick? ✔✔Age & developmental factors
,What is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid, which is a non blood specimen? ✔✔Lumbar tap
What type of alcohol compound is appropriate for a routine skin puncture? ✔✔70% isopropyl
alcohol
When running an IV what is the preferred site for drawing blood specimen? ✔✔Going Distal
If during a venipunture the patient moves needle and needle comes out PT should ✔✔Release
tourniquet
If patient notifies PT of fainting during blood collection you should ✔✔Position in supine
OSHA guidelines are standards for ✔✔Reduction of risks and injuries to employee
The lavender evacuated tube contains ✔✔EDTA
, Stool specimen should be refrigerated for 24 hours when conducting what test ✔✔Ova and
parasite test
If a PT needs to collect a prothrombin time from a patient with difficult veins ✔✔A light blue
tube is best
According to CISI order of draw guidelines, the following samples should be collected first
✔✔Cultures
What is the most important info included on MSDS (material safety data sheet) ✔✔The
composition of compounds
In order for blood alcohol level to be admitted by evidence in court of law what must be done
✔✔PT must document the process of cleansing the site with chlohexadine prep
What is needed for proper out patient ID ✔✔Name and DOB
If a patient is a contact isolation ✔✔Precaution gown and gloves must be worn
